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Rheumatism – Inflammation and pain in Joints, Muscles, Tissues – Causes, Symptoms, Remedies, Diet

Rheumatism pertains whole range of conditions, all of which cause pain. It refers to an acute or chronic illness that is characterized with pain and swelling of muscles, joints and tissues. It is more common in middle aged and elderly people.

CAUSES OF RHEUMATISM

- Presence of toxic waste products in blood.
- Infections.
- Liberal consumption of meat, white bread and refined cereals leaves a large residue of toxic wastes.
- Toxic substances get concentrated around joints and bony structure where they form the basis of rheumatism.
- Heredity.
- Hormonal Imbalance.
- Tooth infection.

SYMPTOMS OF RHEUMATISM

- Fever.
- Intense soreness.
- Pain.
- In acute pain, area becomes very sensitive that even the weight of bed clothing aggravates the pain.
- In chronic muscular rheumatism, pain and stiffness in affected muscles.
- In chronic articular rheumatism, pain and stiffness in affected joints with swelling.
- Loss of sleep.

REMEDIES FOR RHEUMATISM

- Take one or two tsp of raw potato juice before meals. It helps to eliminate toxic condition and relieve rheumatism.
- Dissolve 2 tsp each of apple cider vinegar and honey and take twice a day.
- Juice of two or three lemons should be taken each day.
- Drink good amount of water.
- A cup of bitter gourd juice mixed with one tsp of honey should be taken daily.
- Eat 5-6 walnuts daily. Take care to chew the Walnuts really well.
- Powder the celery seeds and add 1 tsp to a cup of hot water and drink before meals.
- Fresh prepared carrot juice is good for patient suffering from rheumatism.
- Include foods rich in calcium, magnesium and vitamin C in the diet.
- A tsp of pounded green stalks of rhubarb with equal quantity of sugar should be taken three or
four times a day.

THINGS TO AVOID

- Avoid sour foods.
- Do not eat cold fruits.
- Junk, Spicy and oily food should be restricted.
- Meat and fish.
- Refined cereals.
- Indigestible and highly seasoned foods.
- Tea and Coffee.
- Alcohol.

DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS

- Short fast of orange juice and water for 3-4 days.
- Patient should be placed on a restricted diet for 14 days which includes orange or grapefruit for breakfast, raw salad of seasonal vegetables with figs, dates, prunes, raisins for lunch, one or two steamed vegetables for dinner.
- After this, a well balanced diet should be followed.

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Yoga for a great sex life

Sex is one of the great joys of life, and also responsible for the propagation of life. When sexual activity is at a peak, there is a corresponding upliftment in the joyous feeling that people have; conversely if a person is in an active sexual age, and sexual activity is diminished, it can bring down the emotions and feelings that a person experiences. There is a huge business, both in terms of medical (advice, counseling, medicines (Viagra, etc)), and non-scientific (traditional medicines such as various herbs and shrubs, ointments, and so on); with the constant drive to discover more such way to improve the overall sexual life.
And then there are those who seek to improve sexual life from within, who believe that a person’s sexuality and their urges are dependent on energy centers within the body, and it is for such people (and also for those who would like to try non-chemical ways to improve their sexual lives) that this article was written (link):

Delhi-based yoga expert Mini Shastri advises Surya Namaskar every morning for a scared sexual connection. ” Surya Namaskar is a combination of 12 different poses, back bends, forward bends. While doing the namaskar you contract and expand your nerves to the pelvic girdle, which is your sexual core. This stimulates your sexual hormones and helps you achieve a new sexual equilibrium. While kundalini yoga is also beneficial for a better sex life. For instance, vrkasana or the scorpio pose helps your reproductive organs.”
Sexologist Dr Prakash Kothari believes, yoga is the perfect for emotional, sexual and spiritual well-being. “There are certain asanas that enhance physical intimacy — bhramari prayanam , chanting of Om with eyes and ears closed reduces anxiety, helps in contracting and expanding sexual nerves. While vajrasana helps in erectile dysfunctions, vajroli and ashwini mudra can help pregnant women pursue a healthy sex life after delivery. These mudras help the pelvic muscles. I also advise surya namaskar to those who have endrocrine imbalance. If you follow these excercises, yoga can really improve your sex life.”